Lauren's 761 Chronicles

  Hello everyone! It is so hard to believe that we have reached our 10th and final blog post for ISCI 761.  Over the last fourteen weeks we have explored a variety of topics and shared many resources. I have really enjoyed reading your blogs and I hope that you have found some useful information in mine as well.   My biggest takeaway is that the school library media center is a much different place than it was when I was in school, and that a school library media specialist wears many hats that can vary based on the needs of the school community.  The school librarian is a broad role that extends way beyond just keeping track of the physical collection of books.  The school librarian also provides users with non-print information, teaches library lessons, helps provide technology resources, plans events, and incorporates hands-on activities.  The role of the school librarian will continue to evolve and change with the needs of the users, as it should....

Wonderscope Logo - Courtesy of Wonderscope Hello everyone! Have you ever wanted to integrate VR / AR into your media center or classroom but felt that it was out of reach due to the startup cost?  Maybe you felt intimidated by the technology requirements?  These are big hurdles for anyone that is interested in VR/AR integration but don’t worry, there are levels of tech and cost that can fit every school.   I believe that the media center is a great place for items such as headsets and AR/VR stations because it allows for different classes to use the technology but these items could be purchased / integrated by department or individual teachers.   Before you begin your AR/VR journey there are some things you need to consider.  First, you will need to assess what your needs are and determine if AR/VR is going to meet those needs (Young, 2020).  Sometimes in schools there is a big push to use technology for technology’s sake.  As media specialists, w...